Anoka delivers socially-distanced Halloween fun
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Anoka is known as the Halloween Capital of the World, and this weekend was expected to be the biggest party yet as they celebrate 100 years of Halloween events. Though the plans have been scaled back in a big way, the city is still going forward with some of the events including the house decorating contest. There are 16 homes participating. Their addresses will be posted on Thursday evening for public viewing.

24 Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks

Twenty-four Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning—up from 11 the previous week, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

Minnesota man grows largest pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs

An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California.

Boy dies of injuries after dirt bike crash in Andover, Minnesota

A young dirt bike driver died of his injuries Saturday after he and a pickup truck crashed head-on in Andover, Minnesota.

Suspects flee police, carjack vehicle, lead multi-city chase in Anoka County

Two officers were taken to the hospital and multiple squad cars were damaged Thursday morning after a group of suspected car thieves fled police in Anoka, Minnesota, crashed, carjacked another vehicle and led police on another chase that ended in Ramsey. 

Court: Locker room segregation of trans student violates law

Transgender students are entitled to use the locker room that matches their identity, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in a decision published Monday

Man dies in motorcycle crash in Oak Grove, Minnesota

Officials are investigating after a man died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Oak Grove, Minnesota.

2nd person charged with murder in Lino Lakes deadly shooting

A second person has been charged with murder in connection to the deadly shooting of a 22-year-old man in a Lino Lakes, Minnesota home last month, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Charges: DNA from handgun links to shooter in Lino Lakes homicide

A 43-year-old Hermantown, Minnesota man has been charged in a deadly shooting at a Lino Lakes home, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect arrested in deadly shooting in Lino Lakes

Police say a suspect is in custody and being questioned after a deadly shooting in Lino Lakes on Friday.

Authorities look to identify vehicle seen in area of Lino Lakes deadly shooting

Authorities are looking for an SUV that may be connected to a homicide investigation in Lino Lakes, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Police: Man returns home to find son fatally shot in Lino Lakes home

A shooting at a Lino Lakes, Minnesota home left one man dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.